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Jamart5 · Nov 3, 2017

@eccracer104 Smittybilt X2O 10K Syntetic..

eccracer104 · Nov 3, 2017

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@eccracer104 Smittybilt X2O 10K Syntetic..
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Hi Juan Sure thing, I'll send over a PM now.

MotoEd · Nov 3, 2017

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That's good to hear. Check out any local trails yet?
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Nope not yet. Been too busy with life and getting ready to move into our new house next weekend

T4RFTMFW · Nov 3, 2017

Not buying anytime soon, but for curiosity sake.. any movement on the ARB front bumper for 2013 T4R?

eccracer104 · Nov 3, 2017

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Nope not yet. Been too busy with life and getting ready to move into our new house next weekend
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Nice! I bet you guys are so excited to get out of the rental place and finally have some space.

T4RFTMFW said: ↑

Not buying anytime soon, but for curiosity sake.. any movement on the ARB front bumper for 2013 T4R?
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I can't say 100% whether or not I will be able to in the future, as of right now I can though. I'll shoot you a PM

Jamart5 · Nov 5, 2017

Don’t hesitate to PM @eccracer104 for a quote. Thanks for the hook up bud.

equalme · Nov 5, 2017

Jamart5 said: ↑

Don’t hesitate to PM @eccracer104 for a quote. Thanks for the hook up bud.
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I concur! Awesome guy and fast response.

StainlessSteelRatt · Nov 6, 2017

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They say to sand the shock mounts? I'll need to read those instructions then haha. I have fox 2.0 in the rear that I got in a "kit" when I ordered my All Pro Std rear leaf springs, I only have Icon up front. My rear shocks were a direct fit, no sanding required.

**** I Looked it up ****
I don't think "sanding" was the best verbiage here, more like cut or grind off a part of the bucket. You essentially need to notch it to accommodate room for the resi hose. If you don't cut this notch you will more than likely create a leak, I remember reading it in a thread on here.

The front installation is very straight forward for the C/O. Your stock front assemblies are 3 nuts on the top and the one large bolt at the bottom. If memory serves correct the top nuts are a 14mm and the bottom bolt is a 19mm. That bottom guy can be tight so have a breaker bar or an impact driver to take it off. I can't recall the torque specs for re-installation but if you don't have a torque wrench I'd recommend getting one. Disconnecting the sway bar end link may be needed to help droop the suspension further as well. Sometimes the complete assemblies can be a pain to wiggle and maneuver out between the UCA, LCA, spindle and sway bar.

I would recommend jumping up to the stage 3 to get the UCAs as well. Those UCAs are a bit tedious to install on a 3rd gen since you need to cut the UCA through bolt off and then install the new bolt the opposite direction. They do however improve your range of travel and allow you to have a solid 2.5" of lift while retaining the correct alignment specs.

I've never personally installed an AAL however I've heard it's quite simple. Looking over the instructions it does appear to be an easy installation. Separating the axle and the leaf springs for the first time can be pretty intimidating but it's really not too bad. You're working with heavy parts that do have tension on them, so please think about what you're doing twice before proceeding forward with anything. Also do one side at a time to help keep the axle centered and to have a reference point if you need to check what the other side looks like.

Also if you don't already have them get some quality 6 ton jacks, the big guys. The smaller jacks weight wise will do, but they aren't always tall enough. The 6 ton jacks are quite a bit taller.

^ Hopefully that all makes sense, I'd happily clear something up if it doesn't. Being your first time really getting in there and wrenching on some major components recruit some friends more mechanically inclined or better yet some local members! People are usually motivated to work for pizza and beer.

Another question, Are you familiar with how Icon suspension feels and rides? Some love it, some hate it. I can also get my hands on Fox and King and can still piece together a "kit" by pairing it with the Icon UCAs and AAL. I ask because I am very happy with my Icon C/Os but... IMO King feels better. Their progressive valving has a different ride characteristic at slower speeds vs Icon's digressive valving which does ride like butter when moving more quickly but can be a bit harsh at slow speeds.

Sorry, long post, there's so much to talk about when it comes to high end suspension!

- Mike
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I never took the time to thank you for such a well-thought out and detailed post, thanks so much! I really do appreciate it.

You're the second (or third) person to directly recommend upgraded UCAs, so it seems I'm looking at Icon Stage 3 at this point. I do like the digressive valving of the Icons, off-road performance at speed I think is better, and in town they corner nicely - I don't mind a stiffer ride. Kings are fantastic, but those would put me over budget (I'm getting there really quickly already!).

The only criticism I've seen on the Icons is for the AAL. My bud here at work went with Dakars right away and loves them, I'm considering doing the same.

I didn't see Dakar leafs on your website, are those available through Autoanything?

Ed

eccracer104 · Nov 6, 2017

Jamart5 said: ↑

Don’t hesitate to PM @eccracer104 for a quote. Thanks for the hook up bud.
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Anytime man! Glad I could help

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I concur! Awesome guy and fast response.
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Thank you!

StainlessSteelRatt said: ↑

I never took the time to thank you for such a well-thought out and detailed post, thanks so much! I really do appreciate it.

You're the second (or third) person to directly recommend upgraded UCAs, so it seems I'm looking at Icon Stage 3 at this point. I do like the digressive valving of the Icons, off-road performance at speed I think is better, and in town they corner nicely - I don't mind a stiffer ride. Kings are fantastic, but those would put me over budget (I'm getting there really quickly already!).

The only criticism I've seen on the Icons is for the AAL. My bud here at work went with Dakars right away and loves them, I'm considering doing the same.

I didn't see Dakar leafs on your website, are those available through Autoanything?

Ed
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You're welcome! I learned what I know through this forum and enjoy my chance to share some of what I've learned.

I'm in full support of going with a new leaf pack, the dakars are great and offer much more than the stock leaf pack with an AAL.
I don't yet carry the Dakars... I can get my hands on a full OME kit which comes with them, but I don't yet offer the separate part numbers for the leaf springs, bushings, and u bolts.

eccracer104 · Nov 6, 2017

All PMs replied, so if someone I missed someone please let me know!

ETXTacoma · Nov 6, 2017

@eccracer104

Sent you a PM about a product!

Thanks in advance!

eccracer104 · Nov 6, 2017

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@eccracer104

Sent you a PM about a product!

Thanks in advance!
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Got it

Jamart5 · Nov 6, 2017

ETXTacoma said: ↑

@eccracer104

Sent you a PM about a product!

Thanks in advance!
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What you getting me?

ETXTacoma · Nov 6, 2017

eccracer104[OP] said: ↑

Got it
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Thanks, that was fast!

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What you getting me?
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What ever your heart desires.

Jamart5 · Nov 6, 2017

ETXTacoma said: ↑

Thanks, that was fast!

What ever your heart desires.
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eccracer104 · Nov 6, 2017

Jamart5 said: ↑

What you getting me?
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ETXTacoma said: ↑

Thanks, that was fast!

What ever your heart desires.
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C'mon now! The TWSS elves aren't going to be happy if they know you know who the giftee is! But I like your spirit

Ps: If anyone hasn't signed up or done TWSS, I did last year and it's a blast! Highly recommend it.

ETXTacoma · Nov 6, 2017

eccracer104[OP] said: ↑

C'mon now! The TWSS elves aren't going to be happy if they know you know who the giftee is! But I like your spirit

Ps: If anyone hasn't signed up or done TWSS, I did last year and it's a blast! Highly recommend it.
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Hahaha I don't think I am that well off that I can do a Awning to my giftee!

But this does give me ideas lol.

eccracer104 · Nov 6, 2017

ETXTacoma said: ↑

Hahaha I don't think I am that well off that I can do a Awning to my giftee!

But this does give me ideas lol.
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You're gifting awnings! Pick me! Pick me!

I don't have a gift wrap option though

Jamart5 · Nov 7, 2017

Received my goods today that was fast shipping. Ordered late Friday afternoon got it today. Thanks again @eccracer104

ETXTacoma · Nov 7, 2017

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Received my goods today that was fast shipping. Ordered late Friday afternoon got it today. Thanks again @eccracer104
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